In a surprising and thrilling turn of events, Tom Hardy’s third outing as the alien-symbiote bonded anti-hero, Venom, will be hitting theaters during the summer for the first time.
Scheduled to hit the screens on July 12, 2024, the as-yet-untitled Venom 3 will be flanked by several other blockbusters like Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King and Universal’s Twisters, among others.
Venom’s previous chapters, 2018’s Venom and 2021’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage, launched in October of their respective release years, marking October as a tradition for the franchise. The duo’s successful box office performances, which enjoyed a total gross of over $1.3 billion worldwide, set a high bar for the upcoming sequel. Despite the shifting landscape of movie releases due to the ongoing pandemic, Let There Be Carnage raked in $502 million worldwide, exemplifying the franchise’s tenacity.
In the director’s chair for Venom 3 is Kelly Marcel, stepping up after contributing to the scripts of the past two films. She will team up with Tom Hardy, marking their continued collaboration in the evolution of the character Eddie Brock and his often-grumpy and chocolate-hungry symbiote. This creative change at the helm brings a fresh vision to the franchise and piques curiosity regarding the new direction the series might take.
Also joining the cast for Venom 3 is Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran, Chiwetel Ejiofor, expanding the series’ star power. Despite some setbacks due to industry strikes, the film has kept its pace toward production, signaling Sony’s confidence in its summer blockbuster.
In a parallel development, Sony has set a Father’s Day weekend release for the fourth installment of the action-packed Bad Boys franchise. On June 14, 2024, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will reprise their roles, giving fans another round of high-octane entertainment. The untitled sequel goes head-to-head against Disney and Pixar’s animated film, Inside Out 2, creating yet another intriguing battle at the box office.
The directors of Bad Boys for Life, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, will return to direct the fourth film. The series is hotter than ever, with the third installment outgrossing the combined earnings of the previous two films, raking in $426.5 million worldwide.
Sony’s rescheduling frenzy didn’t stop there. Other significant changes to its release calendar include delaying Kraven the Hunter and completely removing Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse from the slate.
The summer of 2024 will indeed be an exhilarating time for moviegoers worldwide. With films like Venom 3 and Bad Boys 4, Sony is going all out to make it a memorable season. Despite the challenges, the company’s decision to bring forward the release dates of these much-awaited sequels shows its confidence in delivering electrifying entertainment.
As fans eagerly await the reveal of the official titles and more information about the films, the summer of 2024 is shaping up to be an epic battle of blockbusters.
With the return of beloved characters and the introduction of fresh talents to the creative team, the stage is now set for an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Sony’s strategic decisions have set the anticipation for the next summer movie season soaring, promising heart-pounding action, captivating storytelling, and most importantly, the return of iconic characters to the big screen.
